Tides Today & Tomorrow in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 48m at 5:13 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:00 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Oct 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:414.99:074.93:11-0.53:36-0.76:596:46New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:325.19:574.73:58-0.64:29-0.77:006:44New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:235.210:474.54:45-0.75:22-0.67:016:43Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:155.111:384.15:34-0.56:17-0.47:026:41Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:084.96:25-0.37:150.07:036:40Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:313.81:034.77:200.08:160.37:046:38First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:283.52:034.48:180.39:200.57:046:37First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:313.23:094.19:210.510:260.77:056:36First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:403.14:184.010:250.711:300.87:066:34First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:503.25:213.911:290.77:076:33Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:483.36:123.912:280.712:290.77:086:31Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:353.56:553.91:150.61:220.67:096:30Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:153.77:343.91:540.62:070.57:106:29Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:533.98:123.92:290.52:470.47:116:27Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:304.18:493.93:020.43:250.37:126:26Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:084.39:273.93:360.44:030.37:136:24Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:474.310:063.84:100.44:410.47:146:23Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:264.310:453.74:450.55:200.57:156:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:054.311:243.55:210.66:010.77:156:20Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:464.26:000.86:460.97:166:19Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:053.412:294.26:430.97:341.07:176:18Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:503.21:174.17:311.08:271.17:186:17Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:413.22:124.08:261.19:231.17:196:15Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:403.23:124.19:251.010:200.97:206:14Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:433.34:134.210:280.811:170.77:216:13Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:453.65:134.311:300.67:226:12Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:434.06:084.412:120.312:320.27:236:11Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:374.47:014.51:040.01:31-0.27:246:09Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:294.87:534.51:55-0.42:27-0.57:256:08New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:215.18:444.52:44-0.73:21-0.77:266:07New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:125.39:354.33:32-0.84:14-0.87:276:06New Moon31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631874)

Common Questions About Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA today?

Slack tide in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA is approximately 8:06 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA?

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA?

Tide predictions for Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA?

Tide data for Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8631874. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8631874.

What is the moon phase in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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